- Enrollment
- 2,719
- Students per teacher
- 22.8:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
Elementary school (grades K-5) · San Pedro, CA
Bandini Street Elementary
Federal NCES profile for Bandini Street Elementary, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 33/100.
2024-25 NCES dataElementary school (grades K-5)NCES 062271002837
👥 S:T ratio 29
🌟 Gifted program 70
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bandini Street Elementary earns 33/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools.
- #5 of 11
- elementary schools in San Pedro · Resource Index
- 33
- Resource Index · Typical
- 17.8:1
- small classes for California
- 78.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bandini Street Elementary has class sizes smaller than 80% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bandini Street Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in San Pedro, CA.
School address
District: Los Angeles Unified · California
NCES ID 062271002837 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+1 students YoY
Bandini Street Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+1 students YoY 062271002837 · San Pedro, CA Elementary · SMALL · TRAD
232 enr · 17.8:1 · 78.8% lunch · RII 33
Nearest enrollment peer: Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students)
Bandini Street Elementary held near 241 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+1 headcount). Teacher FTE held 13.0 → 13.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bandini Street Elementary in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Grover Clevela
Grover Cleveland Charter High
2,719 students
- North Hollywoo
North Hollywood Senior High
2,444 students
- Phineas Bannin
Phineas Banning Senior High
2,422 students
- San Pedro Seni
San Pedro Senior High
2,398 students
- Venice Senior
Venice Senior High
2,293 students
- This school 232
Bandini Street Elementary
232 students
What this shows Bandini Street Elementary reports 232 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bandini Street Elementary compares
Bandini Street Elementary held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 17.8:1 | ▼ 17% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 78.8% | ▲ 42% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 232 | top 80% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
17.8:1
Leaner classes than 26% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
232
Bigger than 23% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
78.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 42% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
17.8:1
students per teacher
- 17% below state mean
Top 20% in California - lower ratio than 80% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
51.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$22,606
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Well above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting substantially higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors0.0 FTE
Student-support staffing from the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 0 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 83.2%
Two or More 6.9%
African American 4.7%
White 2.6%
Asian 2.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 29.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 29.9, Bandini Street Elementary is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Los Angeles Unified reports $22,606 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bandini Street Elementary Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Grover Cleveland Charter High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| North Hollywood Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Phineas Banning Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| San Pedro Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Venice Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bandini Street Elementary's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,444
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 2,422
- Students per teacher
- 19.4:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- Enrollment
- 2,398
- Students per teacher
- 20.3:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
- Enrollment
- 2,293
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Similar elementary schools in San Pedro
6 comparable elementary schools (grades K-5) serving the same city.
Taper Avenue Elementary
Standard public school
672 students 21:1 students per teacher
Park Western Place Elementary
Standard public school
528 students 19.6:1 students per teacher
Leland Street Elementary
Standard public school
418 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
South Shores/Csudh Visual and Performing Arts
Alternative education program
407 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
Fifteenth Street Elementary
Standard public school
353 students 18.6:1 students per teacher
Barton Hill Elementary
Standard public school
329 students 17.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide elementary schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~232 students)
Frequently asked questions about Bandini Street Elementary
How many students attend Bandini Street Elementary?
Bandini Street Elementary has 232 students enrolled. It is an elementary school in San Pedro, CA. CCD year-over-year: 240 (2022-23) → 241 (2023-24), nearly flat (+1).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bandini Street Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Bandini Street Elementary is 17.8:1, which is 17% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 13% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bandini Street Elementary?
78.8% of students at Bandini Street Elementary are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bandini Street Elementary?
The largest demographic group at Bandini Street Elementary is Hispanic or Latino at 83.2% of enrollment, in San Pedro, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bandini Street Elementary?
Bandini Street Elementary has a Resource Investment Index of 33/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 3 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bandini Street Elementary rank among elementary schools in San Pedro?
By Resource Investment Index, Bandini Street Elementary ranks #5 of 11 elementary schools in San Pedro, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all elementary schools in San Pedro on the city page.
What other schools are in Los Angeles Unified?
Besides Bandini Street Elementary, Los Angeles Unified also operates Grover Cleveland Charter High (2,719 students), North Hollywood Senior High (2,444 students), and Phineas Banning Senior High (2,422 students). See the Los Angeles Unified district page for the complete list.